- The global ink additives market is expanding steadily, driven by increasing demand from industries such as packaging, commercial printing, and publishing. As print quality, substrate compatibility, and drying speed become critical factors, manufacturers are turning to functional additives to enhance ink performance and production efficiency.
- Growing environmental concerns and regulatory pressure are pushing the development of low-VOC, bio-based, and sustainable ink additives. These innovations aim to reduce ecological impact while maintaining high-quality printing standards across water-based, solvent-based, and UV-curable ink systems.
- Rapid growth in digital printing and inkjet technologies is reshaping ink formulation strategies, with a rising focus on additives that offer improved flowability, pigment dispersion, and adhesion to diverse surfaces including plastics, paper, and metals.
- For instance, in March 2025, Evonik Industries launched TEGO® Foamex 8420, a high-performance defoamer designed for waterborne overprint varnishes and inks. This siloxane-based defoamer addresses challenging foaming issues in ink formulations, offering superior defoaming performance, excellent long-term effectiveness, and broad food contact compliance.
